Become a Member
OXBOW RENOVATIONS: Starting April 8, 2024, the main locker rooms, along with the lap pool, hot tub and dry sauna at the Oxbow location, will be closed for renovation. Our anticipated reopening is fall 2024.
- Lockers: additional lockers are available in the main lobby and locker rooms near the cycling studio.
- Showers: additional showers are available in family changing rooms and locker rooms near the cycling studio.
- Aquatics: most of our activities have moved to the warm water pool. See our class schedules for full details. With any questions, please stop by the front desk. We’re happy to help!
The City of Sioux Falls recently announced its proposed plan to purchase Sanford Wellness Center - Tea-Ellis location. Should the proposed purchase go through, the City will operate Tea-Ellis starting no later than Jan. 1, 2025, while Sanford continues to operate Oxbow. For more information on what members can expect, visit our FAQs page.
Join a gym that gives you everything you need to exceed your fitness goals, stay active and live healthier. We’re more than a fitness center – and you’re more than a member.
Our exercise specialists will help you find your ideal workout routine and stick to it. If your goal is to shed body fat, tone muscles or get stronger, it’s our goal to empower you to do just that.
Why Join?
Become a member to enjoy our full aquatic, wellness, athletic and relaxation services. Your membership comes with a wide variety of programs for all ages – and no long-term contracts or initiation fees.
The Sanford Wellness Center offers:
- Land and aquatic group fitness classes at a variety of times. Explore classes.
- The M.A.P. (Member Access Program) helps you identify your values, overcome barriers and achieve your goals with a personalized wellness plan.
- On-site child care and programs designed for kids.
- Personal and group training.
Benefits vary by location.
Get Your Membership Reimbursed
We provide utilization reports for insurance companies with membership dues reimbursement programs. Ask your human resources department about this program if you belong to one of these groups:
- Aerostar
- Avera Health
- Fargo Public Schools
- HealthPartners
- Midco
- Northern Plains Insurance Pool
- Prime Health
- Prime West
- Sanford Health Plan
- South Country Health Alliance
- UCare
Sioux Falls Membership Office Hours
The membership offices at Sanford Wellness Center on Oxbow is open:
Monday - Thursday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Office hours are subject to change.
Questions? Fill out the Wellness Center Membership Inquiry